The Challenge The New Zealand Drug Foundation (NZDF) works at the frontline of drug harm prevention and response across Aotearoa New Zealand. For more than 30 years, NZDF has led evidence‑based advocacy, policy development, and harm reduction initiatives—often within highly politicised, stigmatised, and emotionally demanding contexts. As part of [...]
From the shopping malls in Auckland, to the cafes in Wellington, the scene is familiar; a staff member offers a friendly “hello”, only to be met with verbal abuse over a minor delay or a stock shortage. For a long time, the New Zealand hospitality and tourism industries have [...]
Powered by insights from more than 11,000 New Zealand employees, the Umbrella and Geneva Wellbeing Annual Report 2026 uncovers the real impact of psychosocial and physical health challenges on today’s workforce. The data reveals that nearly all challenges - ranging from personal harassment to poor nutrition -significantly increase the [...]
It is 7pm on a Sunday evening. Most people are winding down, but Sam is staring at his work inbox, trying to “clear” emails so he will not be “behind” when he logs in on Monday morning. Since the restructuring last month, Sam is having to juggle multiple new [...]